India Visa Requirements for Tuvaluan Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Tuvaluan passport holders apply for a India e-Visa. Maximum stay: 60 days. Cost: US$25. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 2 blank visa pages
- Scanned bio-data page of passport (PDF format, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible)
- Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm / 2x2 inches, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses)
- Travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation
- e-Visa approval letter (ETA) printed or digital copy for presentation at immigration
- Return or onward ticket from India
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
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From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The eVisa fee is USD 25.
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How to apply
- Apply for the eVisa online through the official Government of India portal, indianvisaonline.gov.in. [1] [2]
- Complete and submit the eArrival card online within 72 hours before arrival, on boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in or via the official 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' mobile app. [5]
- Fill in the passenger Self-Declaration Form before reaching the Arrival Immigration Counters. [1]
- Present your passport, valid visa or eVisa and supporting documents at arrival immigration. [1] [2]
Before you fly
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- •All passengers must also fill in the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the Arrival Immigration Counters. [1]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
No agent or intermediary is authorised to charge fees for emergency or express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card, so pay only through the official portal. [1] [2]
Visa on Arrival is not available to Tuvaluan passport holders; it applies only to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals. [2]
The eArrival card does not replace a visa and must not be treated as one. [5]
Recent changes
- · confirmedKuwait
- · confirmedBahrain
- · confirmedreplaced emergency e-Visa with six categories of electronic visas for nationals of Afghanistan
- · confirmedresumed Qatar
- · confirmedresumed China (including Hong Kong and Macau), only for business e-Visa
- · confirmedBritish citizens of Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey, and British Overseas Territories citizens of Gibraltar
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedsuspended Canada
- · confirmedresumed Saudi Arabia
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedSaudi Arabia
- · confirmedQatar
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedPaper arrival/departure (disembarkation) card completed on arrival → Foreigners and OCI holders must submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in — India replaces paper arrival card with a mandatory online e-Arrival
Frequently asked
How long can Tuvaluan citizens stay in India?
Up to 60 days.
How much does it cost?
US$25 — e-Visa.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 2 blank visa pages; Scanned bio-data page of passport (PDF format, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible); Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm / 2x2 inches, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses); Travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation; e-Visa approval letter (ETA) printed or digital copy for presentation at immigration.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Do Tuvaluan passport holders need a visa for India?
Yes. You need an eVisa applied for online through the official portal, which allows a maximum stay of 60 days.
Can I pay an agent to speed up my eVisa?
No. The Government of India does not authorise any agent or intermediary to charge fees for emergency or express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Tuvaluan citizens” and “Visa policy of India”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] boi.gov.in [2] indianvisaonline.gov.in [3] mea.gov.in [4] boi.gov.in [5] boi.gov.in [6] boi.gov.in [7] boi.gov.in. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
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This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.